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Yes, it is a good feeling, after the initial one of rejection, to be rid of problematic clients. It has happened to me rarely but, except for one case, I have been relieved, like you. Don't take him back, either, unless he is a good, prompt payer and agrees to abide by your 'rules.' Life is too short to be dealing with people like that. You'll now have time to better serve other clients and even a new one or two! Deep breath and feel good!

TP: Last year you gave me a discount, are going to give to me this year? Me: No, it will be the same fee as last year just without the discount. TP: Ok then I will look for someone else then. Me: Good and thank you for calling. I would of gladly said yes if this was a any other TP, but he takes so much of my time, calls to tell me I did something wrong because his coworker deducted something and I didn't, why can't he deduct improvements to his principle residence etc..... Honestly I feel relieved, and I really hoping he doesn't return back ;)

I don't have a clue what "Square" is. My phone co doesn't charge to block texting either. I am interested in MagicJack though and whether it is an Android app or exclusive to Apple. I am pretty techy too, but just not interested in texting. Now we will be chastised for getting off the Subject.

I brought up this issue last year and got some good responses. Be careful with what info you supply because you don't want to be liable for your client's mortgage.

Wow, I'm glad to see I'm not alone, either. I'm fairly tech savvy, but also am not interested in paying for text messages. Fortunately, my cell phone doesn't charge me to block texts. I have internet connection available most places I go so I'm really not interested in getting another one just for a phone. So I went a compromise route and got an iPod Touch -- all the features of a smart phone without the phone or the monthly service plan. My "dumb phone" still works fine. I considered a tablet but liked the portability of the iPod. I must admit that I am completely addicted to my iPod now. And I added a MagicJack App so it is a phone, too - at least when there's internet! But hopefully someone will chime back in about Square.

Hi Margaret.....I am with you and Catherine on the phone issue. I even have texting blocked on mine as I get charged for every text that goes out or comes in. I did join the Android Tablet era this Christmas, but that is an entirely different toy. I do have a data plan for that, but will never use the basic allowance. Besides, that is a whole new world that I have very little time right now to explore. When things aren't so hectic, I am sure the Grandkids will be a wealth of knowledge. Good to see you back posting.

Ah Catherine, I knew there were several reasons that we get along despite some differences. I, too, am loathe to spend the extra money for a data plan when I use my phone so little already. I'm home most of the time and when out or at clients, I really don't want to be checking email, etc. My phone is off most of the time because I don't want to be interrupted. By the way, I found out recently that what we have are, well, dumb phones. With my netbook and new Kindle Fire, I just don't think I need more even if I am deemed 'old fashioned' or other less than flattering terms. Those monthly charges can add up and be better put, for me, into my retirement.

I've been looking for a specific contact. In the meantime, I'm contacting NAEA and NATP. They have goverrnment relations liaisons that work on our behalf.

Here's the breakdown, in case anyone is curious Newbie = 0-24 Member = 25-99 Advanced Member = 100 - 499 ATXaholics Anonymous = 500-999 ATX Master = 1000-1499 ATX Supreme Master = 1500-1999 ATX Guru = 2000-2499 ATX Supreme Guru = 2500-2999 ATX Grand Poo-Bah = 3000+ There's nothing above Grand Poo-Bah.. maybe I'll make it so that anyone with more than 3500 posts gets to choose their own title :lol: